Bayern Munich reported Wednesday that renowned former German soccer player Andreas Brehme had died. He was 63 years old.
"Andreas Brehme will forever be in our hearts, as a World Cup winner and, more importantly, as a very special person. He will forever be part of the FC Bayern family. Rest in peace, Andi!" the team wrote on their X account.
According to The Sun, the cause of death was cardiac arrest. The media outlet explained that Brehme was admitted to the Ziemssenstraße clinic after suffering a heart attack.
FC Bayern are extremely saddened by the sudden passing of Andreas Brehme. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Andreas Brehme will forever be in our hearts, as a World Cup winner and, more importantly, as a very special person. He will forever be part of… pic.twitter.com/X3Tichnncp
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) February 20, 2024
Brehme scored Germany's winning goal in the World Cup final against Argentina with a penalty kick in 1990.
Ha fallecido Andreas Brehme a los 63 años.
Un jugador que representa la palabra LEYENDA.
Campeón de la Bundesliga con el Bayern y con aquel Kaiserslautern (recién ascendidos), de Serie A y UEFA con el Inter…
Y del mundo con Alemania. Con un gol suyo.pic.twitter.com/ziOUPxUTfu
— Andrés Weiss (@andresweiss_) February 20, 2024
In his club career, Brehme played for Saarbrucken, Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Zaragoza.
